Sermons on Honour Thy Father:

Finding New Hope In Failure

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

We all fail. But God does not cast us away when we fail. This sermon talks about what we can do about our failure and how God treats us failures.

Jan. 14, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:1-10 “Finding new hope!” INTRODUCTION The prize for the most useless weapon of all times goes to the Russians. They invented the “dog mine.” The plan was to train the dogs to associate food with the undersides of tanks, in the hope that they would run ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Rich Fool – Balancing The Temporal With The Eternal Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 11, 2002

Jesus told a story in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to balance the temporary with the eternal.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002

Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Alpine Skiing: Some Things We Need To Do For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The second in the series on the Winter Games, looks at the areas in our Christian life that we are personally responsible for

Everything has been done, you’ve dreamed, you’ve sacrificed, you’ve trained. And now as you stand looking down at the slope below you, you realize that everything now depends on you. As you prepared for this day you had your coach, your trainer and your family supporting you and encouraging you. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Principles

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here.

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTRODUCTION: These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here. I. LOVE Love is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"All Christians Have A Mission.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 8, 2001

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16,2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.” Most scholars believe that, after Paul’s death, one or more of his disciples wrote the Pastoral Epistles 1Timothy, 2Timothy and Titus. They reflect a situation described ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Security In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001

The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Examination Series

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on Sep 19, 2001

In the face of a war against evil do we have our lives in order?

2 Corinthians 13:5-9 I have heard news commentators and writers talk about how recent events have caused them to stop and reflect on life. Many have suggested that they have looked at their priorities to see if they have had them out of order. Many of us probably could admit that our priorities ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why You Don't Have To Worry About The Future - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

We need not be afraid of whatever comes in the future. We need only to trust in God’s promises. This message, in two parts, explores five of those promises.

Of the many negative effects that comes from listening to and watching the news, especially the recent events in our nation, there are often various levels of concerned feelings that people experience. Our hearts can become doubtful, gloomy, worrisome, and right out fearful. People fear all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Your New Man Out

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001

When you made Jesus Christ Lord of your life, you became what the Bible calls a "new creature." Inside, you’re not the same person you were before. You have the nature of God born into you. But it’s not enough for you just to have that new nature on th

Let Your New Man Out "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." -- (Romans 12:1) When you made Jesus Christ Lord of your life, you became what the Bible calls a "new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message concerning the "reasonableness" of our faith.

Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door Acts 17:16-34 (September 9, 2001) Introduction One of the most often heard challenges to Christianity is that it is not a rational or intelligent religion. Some people feel you have to be a bit on the slow side to believe that God would become a man, born of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Instruction In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message encouraging the church to be a place for quality Christian instruction.

“…Instruction in Christian Living.” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (August 12, 2001) Introduction Talk to some people about “Christian living” and you’ll have them wondering. To them, Christian living means just the opposite of living. They see living a Christian lifestyle as not really living at all, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001

Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

[Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational